# SSL wins contract to build JUPITER 3 satellite for Hughes Network Systems

Space Systems Loral (SSL) won a contract from Hughes Network Systems to provide a JUPITER 3 Ultra High Density Satellite, to be designated EchoStar XXIV. The satellite will provide concentrated capacity over high-use areas for consumer, enterprise, and aeronautical services across the Americas.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2017-08-11
- Where: Palo Alto, California, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: JUPITER 3 Ultra High Density Satellite, EchoStar XXIV
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Space Systems Loral](https://endata.com/companies/26203.md) (supplier)
- [Hughes Network Systems](https://endata.com/companies/26233.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [militaryaerospace.com](https://www.militaryaerospace.com/commercial-aerospace/article/14229362/ssl-to-provide-transformational-ultra-high-density-satellite-for-hughes-network-systems), 2017-08-11: "SSL is a trusted partner with exceptional engineering talent and a commitment to making high-speed communications more accessible around the world"

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